Class 7 Alberta Road Signs 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a sign showing a truck on a steep slope on a yellow diamond background warn about?
- Truck stop ahead
- Steep hill or grade ahead (Correct answer)
- Heavy vehicle lane ahead
- Weigh station ahead
Correct answer: Steep hill or grade ahead
This warning sign indicates a steep grade ahead. Drivers should prepare to use lower gears on downgrades and be aware that large vehicles may be moving slowly on upgrades.
Question 2: What does a white sign with a black 'R' inside a circle with a line through it mean in Alberta?
- No right turn
- No U-turn
- No parking (restricted) (Correct answer)
- Railroad crossing prohibited
Correct answer: No parking (restricted)
This sign prohibits parking in the marked area. The 'R' stands for restricted, and the red prohibition circle and line indicate the restriction is in effect.
Question 3: What does a yellow diamond sign with an 'X' symbol indicate?
- Dead end ahead
- Railway crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Intersection ahead
- Road closed ahead
Correct answer: Railway crossing ahead
A yellow diamond with an 'X' warns drivers of a railway crossing ahead. Drivers should slow down, look and listen for trains, and be prepared to stop.
Question 4: What do black-and-white chevron signs placed along a curve indicate?
- The curve is a one-way road
- The sharpness and direction of the curve (Correct answer)
- Construction work on the curve
- A speed trap is located on the curve
Correct answer: The sharpness and direction of the curve
Chevron alignment signs are placed along curves to help drivers see the direction and sharpness of the curve, especially at night. They guide drivers safely through the turn.
Question 5: What does a sign showing a car with wavy lines beneath it on a yellow diamond background mean?
- Car wash ahead
- Slippery road when wet (Correct answer)
- Flooding on road ahead
- Vehicle emissions testing zone
Correct answer: Slippery road when wet
This warning sign indicates the road surface may be slippery when wet. Drivers should reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering movements in wet conditions.
Question 6: In Alberta, what does a rectangular white sign with a black bicycle symbol and an arrow mean?
- Bicycles are prohibited
- Bicycle route or lane in the direction shown (Correct answer)
- Bicycle rental station ahead
- Dismount and walk your bicycle
Correct answer: Bicycle route or lane in the direction shown
This sign indicates a designated bicycle route or lane in the direction of the arrow. Motorists should be aware of cyclists and share the road accordingly.
Class 7 Alberta Road Signs 4
What does a sign showing a truck on a steep slope on a yellow diamond background warn about?